Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Friday, June 18, 2010

I love these nature inspired accessories. I'll admit, I'm on a green kick at the moment and have hoarded all kinds of moss covered lovelies as well as silk flower arrangements. If you're anything like me, zero green thumb genes, buying faux plants is a great investment. (Home Goods has an awesome selection of very high quality silk flowers) Decorating with natural type objects is the perfect way to add that pop of color you need. I just think flowers and birds make your home feel, well, more homey.

Shell bottles like these run extremely high. I for one am not willing to pay 200+ for something so tiny, but, luckily these little beauties are really really easy to mimic and DIY. You can actually find everything you need at Hobby Lobby. Or, if you have your own little collections from beach vacations, this is a great way to display your favorite shells.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Art Deco style mirrored furniture is absolutely breathtaking and surely makes a statement in any room of the house. Check out these mirrored pieces! We all know putting mirrors on the wall helps makes rooms feel bigger and more open. You could add these pieces in with any style decor. Just have plenty of windex on hand!

Friday, June 4, 2010

Here are some darling furniture pieces from the wonderful laylagrace.com. They have that great secondhand kind of feel; perfect for a feminine house or country cottage. If anything, they can inspire you to repaint some of your own furniture. Summer's got me thinking about brighter colors. Don't be timid about repainting old lacquered furniture either. I tend to like painted wood better. If left natural, I like it weathered, not super shiny. Just my own preference. And don't forget the power of just changing out hardware!

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I'm a 25 year old stay-at-home wife and graphic artist who is fascinated with design of all forms. The Mr. and I were married in February 2009. We have three kids...who walk on four legs and have tails. We currently live in Austin. When I'm not behind the computer or the camera, I delight in interior design. I enjoy crafting, DIY, garage sales, flea markets, junk restoration and repurposing, collecting, and creative redesigning. I gravitate towards unrefined textures, old and rustic surfaces, white interiors with bright pops of color, unusual collections, uncommon objects and the stories behind them, shabby fabrics, and lots of natural light. I've found a new comfort in these creations and seek everyday to share the love I've found for making houses feel like homes.